Arsenal track £15m-rated Copa America winger | OneFootball

Arsenal are interested in 20-year-old Watford and Colombia winger Yaser Asprilla, tracking the player this summer, according to a report.

WATFORD, ENGLAND: Yaser Asprilla of Watford in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Watford and Bristol City at Vicarage Road on December 26, 2023. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

According to Sunday’s print edition of the Mirror, Arsenal are one of two Premier League clubs tracking Watford forward Yaser Asprilla this summer.

The Mirror point out that Asprilla has just 12 months left on his current contract, so he could be available in a cut-price deal this summer. Everton and Arsenal are reportedly the two clubs in for him, with his market value listed as £15m.

As well as playing on the wing, left-footed Asprilla is also capable of operating as an attacking midfielder.

GLENDALE, ARIZONA: Yaser Asprilla of Colombia challenges for the ball with Orlando Galo of Costa Rica during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Group D match between Colombia and Costa Rica at State Farm Stadium on June 28, 2024. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)

The Colombia youngster is currently away with his country at Copa America, with Colombia thrashing Panama 5-0 to reach the semi-finals on Saturday night. They’ll face Uruguay in the next round on Wednesday night (Thursday at 01:00 BST UK time).

Asprilla is unlikely to play a significant role in the remainder of the tournament, however, having only played 18 minutes of the first four games. Colombia have more experienced options ahead of the Arsenal target at this stage.

But that could be good news for a potential summer move, with Asprilla unlikely to significantly drive up his transfer value from the bench.

WATFORD, ENGLAND: Yaser Asprilla of Watford breaks with the ball from Harry Darling of Swansea City during the Sky Bet Championship match between Watford and Swansea City at Vicarage Road on March 06, 2024. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

For Watford, Asprilla played 47 times in 2023/24, scoring six goals and assisting a further eight. Having largely played a sub role in 2022/23, the 20-year-old took on more responsibility this year, and he did well with the opportunity.

Arsenal now need to decide whether he’s ready to make another step up next season.